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Kid Millionaire: Redefine the Hustle
Kid Millionaire: Redefine the Hustle
Kid Millionaire is a personal and success development program coupled with an immense focus on strengthening practical money skills and actions that lead to a financially healthy lifestyle. Kid Millionaire is geared towards K-5 grade scholars who are excitedly open to create infinite possibilities. Save That Penny for A Sunny Day
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ProjectArt Class, ages 4-7
ProjectArt Class, ages 4-7
Weekly art classes for children ages 4-7 with our artist in residence, Zakkiyyah Najeebah.
ProjectArt Class, ages 8-12
ProjectArt Class, ages 8-12
Weekly art classes for children ages 8-12 with our artist in residence, Zakkiyyah Najeebah.
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ProjectArt Class, ages 13-17
ProjectArt Class, ages 13-17
Weekly art classes for teens ages 13-17 with our artist in residence, Zakkiyyah Najeebah.
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Baby and Toddler Play
Baby and Toddler Play
Experiences through play, including positive social and learning opportunities, are vital to healthy brain growth. Join us as we offer children ages 0-3 years old a natural, age-appropriate way to explore, create, learn and discover in order to further enhance their social, physical, and cognitive skills. Come out and have some fun as we learn […]
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Graphic Novel Club: Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
Graphic Novel Club: Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
Dog Man George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call […]
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Register to Vote with the League of Women Voters
Register to Vote with the League of Women Voters
The process for registration can be confusing so the library is happy to partner with the League of Women Voters of Chicago to help make sense of it all. Representatives will be available to answer questions and provide supportive material regarding the election process. Any voter who needs to register for the first time, file a change […]
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Write Across Chicago
Write Across Chicago
This workshop will be a celebration of our differences; understanding the wisdom of individuality, and turning the things that make us different into the thing that make us stronger. This event is a part of the Illinois Writing Project's Write Across Chicago initiative, happening throughout the city in October.
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Managing Your Debt and Increase Cash Flow
Managing Your Debt and Increase Cash Flow
Join us for a workshop on practical strategies on how to reduce your debt, have a plan to take control of your cash flow, and set goals to save for a secure future. Presented by Money Smart Partner, the Heartland Institute of Financial Education.
Cyber Security Action Day
Cyber Security Action Day
Chicagoans, do you want to learn more about staying safe in our digital world? THOTCON, an annual cyber security conference held in Chicago each year, has partnered with us to provide tips and advice for those looking to learn more about their own cyber security. Come talk to experts about the three areas of security that will […]
Cyber Security Action Day
Cyber Security Action Day
Chicagoans, do you want to learn more about staying safe in our digital world? THOTCON, an annual cyber security conference held in Chicago each year, has partnered with us to provide tips and advice for those looking to learn more about their own cyber security. Come talk to experts about the three areas of security that will […]
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Game Night For Kids
Game Night For Kids
Play board games and/or video games at the library. BuildON high school volunteers will be available to play board games and video games with kids.
Film Screening: Black Panther (2018)
Film Screening: Black Panther (2018)
A superhero known as Black Panther defends Wakanda, a technologically advanced country in Africa that has hidden itself away from the rest of the world. Now, he must face a dissident who wants to sell the country's natural resources to fund an uprising. Rated PG-13. 135 minutes. This program is a part of the 2018-2019 […]
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Adult Book Discussion: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Adult Book Discussion: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
In a futuristic view of 21-century, government created androids so closely resemble life that they are indistinguishable from humans. After being banned from Earth, androids live in hiding and are hunted by sanctioned bounty hunters like Rick Dekard. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?Celebrates its 50th anniversary and is the inspiration behind the Blade Runner films. Copies of […]
Real Talk: Community Conversations
Real Talk: Community Conversations
Real Talk is a time to join others in our community to talk about topics and current events that are important to us. Bring your perspective and an open mind and join us for meaningful conversations that affect not only our community, but society as a whole. Some sessions will feature recommended reads, but you […]
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Spooky Stories Come Alive
Spooky Stories Come Alive
Spooky Stories Come Alive is a performance of spooky stories by famous storytellers Baba Tony and Kucha. Experience scary, hair-raising and eye-opening stories. Expect African drumming, shekere playing, and audience participation which includes singing and playing instruments.
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Family Arts & Crafts
Family Arts & Crafts
Children and their families are welcome to join us for a drop-in arts and crafts project. Make something to take home or have your art on display at the library.
Adult Book Discussion: Radioactive: Marie & Pierre Curie, A Tale of Love and Fallout
Adult Book Discussion: Radioactive: Marie & Pierre Curie, A Tale of Love and Fallout
Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month with a book discussion of the National Book Award finalist graphic novel Radioactive by Lauren Redniss. Lauren Reniss blends captivating artwork with her narrative biography of the life and contributions of Marie and Pierre Curie, the husband and wife team that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903. History, science, and […]
Books & Brews: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Books & Brews: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Join us at Roots Pizza for our monthly Books & Brews book discussion, a book club that meets at a bar/restaurant. This month we'll discuss the One Book, One Chicago selection: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Phillip K. Dick. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the West Town Branch Library. This event is for […]
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Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Join Attorney MK Gamble as she discusses estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney and the importance of planning ahead and avoiding common mistakes. Presented by Money Smart Partner, The Heartland Institute of Financial Education.
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